Modern Slavery and Ethical Labour Statement

This Modern Slavery and Ethical Labour Statement is issued by Waste Disposal Tufnell Park to explain how we work to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation within our business and our supply chains. We recognise that the waste and recycling sector can be vulnerable to labour abuses, and we are committed to identifying, preventing and addressing any such risks in a proactive and transparent way.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Waste Disposal Tufnell Park has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not accept, condone or knowingly engage with any practice that involves forced, bonded or compulsory labour, servitude, child labour that is not in line with international standards, or any form of human trafficking.

Every person working for or with Waste Disposal Tufnell Park must be treated with dignity and respect, must work freely and voluntarily, and must receive fair pay in line with applicable laws and regulations. We expect all staff, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to uphold these standards and to act in a way that supports an ethical and safe working environment.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Expectations

Our operations rely on a network of suppliers and subcontractors who provide vehicles, equipment, maintenance services, protective clothing, temporary labour and waste processing facilities. We recognise that labour risks may exist at different levels of this chain, especially where recruitment is rapid or relies on third party agencies.

We require our suppliers to comply with all relevant labour, employment, health and safety and human rights laws. As part of our contractual arrangements, we expect suppliers to confirm that they do not tolerate modern slavery, that they provide safe working conditions, and that they ensure all workers have the legal right to work and are engaged on fair and transparent terms.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

To support our zero-tolerance stance, we are building modern slavery assessments into our supplier due diligence and review processes. For higher risk suppliers or categories, we may request information on recruitment practices, worker documentation checks, use of labour agencies, accommodation arrangements and grievance procedures.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits, which may be desk based or on site, to verify compliance with our ethical labour expectations. Any non conformances identified during these assessments will trigger corrective actions and clear timelines for improvement. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to address serious concerns, we will consider suspending or terminating the business relationship.

Training, Awareness and Responsibilities

Responsibility for preventing modern slavery is shared across Waste Disposal Tufnell Park. Senior management is accountable for setting expectations and providing the necessary resources, while all managers are responsible for promoting ethical working practices within their teams and with third parties.

We aim to provide proportionate training and guidance to staff involved in procurement, recruitment, contract management and site supervision so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery and know how to respond. Awareness messages are also used to remind workers that they must never retain personal documents, charge recruitment fees, or otherwise exploit another individual.

Reporting Concerns and Safe Channels

We encourage anyone connected with Waste Disposal Tufnell Park, including employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers and members of the public, to report any concerns about suspected modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised through line management, human resources or a dedicated reporting channel within the business.

Reports can be made confidentially and are treated seriously, sensitively and, where possible, anonymously. No person will suffer retaliation or disadvantage for raising a concern in good faith. We will investigate all credible allegations, take appropriate action, and report matters to relevant authorities where required.

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continually improving our approach to tackling modern slavery and to learning from experience, industry developments and regulatory updates. Our modern slavery risks and controls are reviewed at least annually, or more frequently if there are significant changes in our operations, legislation or risk profile.

This statement is reviewed and approved each year by the leadership of Waste Disposal Tufnell Park. As part of the annual review, we consider how effective our policies, audits, training and reporting channels have been, and we set priorities for further strengthening our practices. By doing so, we aim to build a culture of responsibility and vigilance that actively guards against modern slavery in all areas of our business and supply chains.